CONVERSION, THAMES PENTHOUSE

Central to the renovation was the extensive removal of the existing masonry façade, allowing the additions of an all-glass wintergarden that cantilevered over the Thames, a 4m wide bespoke external sliding glass wall, and sliding stainless steel solar shading panels at roof top terrace level.

The delicacy of the project presented many challenges to its delivery.  Extensive coordination was required with the structural engineer to control deflections and minimize risks to the frameless structural glazing, while not letting the visible steel structure overpower the aesthetic.  With the client remaining in residence throughout construction, it was crucial to stay ahead of the contractor’s progress with the supply of information coordinated with newly revealed conditions.

The design was done by Barker Shorten Architects, and Anderson Inge acted as project director to deliver the £400k project from schematic design through construction.